Advantech partners with D3 Embedded on AMR sensing and computing

Advantech announced a collaboration with US-based edge AI solution provider D3 Embedded in August to integrate sensing and computation abilities for robots in industrial applications.

The collaboration leverages Advantech’s AFE-R360/R760 solutions based on Intel Core Ultra, RealSense Depth D457 GMSL2 cameras, and D3 Embedded’s customisable DesignCore Discovery ISX031 PRO Series GMSL2 cameras to enhance AI-powered object sensing and recognition capabilities, expanding visual applications for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). The solution targets key industrial applications including manufacturing, warehouse and retail automation.

AMR platforms rely heavily on vision sensor accuracy and computing performance in order to run real-time object detection, thereby achieving full robotic autonomy.

“D3 Embedded is committed to providing developers with the products and services they require to create next-generation AI sense and compute solutions for industrial use cases.” said Scott Reardon, CEO at D3 Embedded. “By collaborating with Advantech on this AMR package, D3 Embedded can help customers get their unique products to market faster and deploy edge solutions at scale.”

D3 Embedded aims to accelerate advanced perception for autonomous machines by offering end-to-end solutions integrating camera and radar sensors, connectivity, custom embedded electronics and AI. Its software and hardware design services, off-the-shelf and customisable systems, and AI development capabilities can be customised for use cases in the automotive, industrial, robotics, medical, aerospace and defence markets.

“At Advantech, we are devoted to enabling more robots in more scenarios. Our collaboration with D3 Embedded brings together cutting-edge compute and sensing technologies to empower AMRs with the vision and performance needed for true autonomy,” said Sandy Chen, Senior Director of Advantech North America. “This partnership exemplifies our mission to enable an intelligent planet through innovation and strategic collaboration.”

Advantech vows to make AI-powered autonomous robots more available by offering integrated sensing, compute and software development resources, as well as cameras, IMUs, LiDAR, motor controllers, wireless communication modules and industrial display panels.

Image credit: D3 Embedded.